Drama /

Score: 54.2%( 26 votes )

Overview: Shirley Muldowney is determined to be a top-fuel drag racer, although no woman has ever raced them before. Despite the high risks of this kind of racing and the burden it places on her family life, she perseveres in her dream.

Cast:

Bonnie Bedelia
Shirley Muldowney

Beau Bridges
Connie Kalitta

Leo Rossi
Jack Muldowney

Hoyt Axton
Jack Roque

Bill McKinney
"Big Daddy" Don Garlits

Anthony Edwards
John Muldowney

Elliott Mason
Young Autograph Seeker

Creed Bratton
Photographer

Dick Miller
Mickey White

Paul Bartel
Chef Paul

Bruce Barlow
Bass Player, Tex's Band

Missy Basile
Angela

Jesse Aragon
Carlos

Tiffany Brissette
Little Shirley

Paul Bryar
Matt, Card Player

James Burton
Guitar Player, Tex's Band

Martin Casella
Repoter #1

Michael Cavanaugh
NHRA Boss

Sandy Chanley
Fan

Mark Dawson
Guitar / Harmonica, Tex's Band

Diane Delano
Shirley's Sister

Tom Duffield
Rahn Tobler

Jill Carroll
John's girlfriend

Steve Evans
Himself

Dennis Fetchet
Fiddle Player, Tex's Band

Chris Fontana
Frank the Crank

Ellen Geer
Mrs. Marianne Kalitta

Ashley Graham
Girl at Track

Christi Graham
Girl at Track

Marvin Graham
Kalitta's Crew Chief

Nora Heflin
Nurse North

Mitzi Hoag
Shirley's Mother

Marvin 'Swede' Johnson
'Lariat' Sponsor

Tim Kimber
Buddy

Terence Knox
Jack's Friend

Sam Laws
Piano Player

Paul Linke
Reporter #2

Dean Paul Martin
Sonny Rigotti

Michael Milgrom
Tourist at Bar

Bob Minor
Ralph, NHRA Official

Harry Northup
Trooper

Byron Thames
John (age 10-13)